U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control

OFAC (the U.S. Treasury Departments Office of Foreign Assets Control) issues a list of sanctioned countries as part of the U.S. Government's effort to fight terrorist financing and bank crimes under such regulations as the Patriot Act and the Bank Secrecy Act. MIT will no longer permit the issuance of payments or purchase orders to companies or consultants located in sanctioned countries or which call for delivery to sanctioned countries without approval from the proper authorities.

Travelers to sanctioned countries must sign MIT's travel form before departure, acknowledging risk and personal responsibility for the decision to travel. Forms for faculty/staff and students are available in the forms section of the VPF website. Original signed forms reside at DLC; copies sent to Travel (NE49-4037) and Insurance (12-090).

Travelers to sanctioned countries also must contact the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) before making travel plans or transferring any item or information in any medium to any individual entity (whether a U.S. citizen or not) in sanctioned countries. OSP will help determine whether travel to these countries is banned or whether a license is required or any other OFAC restrictions apply. In addition, read the MIT Travel Risk Policy under "Travel Advisories" at the MIT Emergency Operations website.

If you have any questions or concerns about OFAC restrictions with regard to either procurement or travel, contact Carol Carr in MIT's Office of Sponsored Programs.

• Office of Foreign Assets Control
• Sanctions Program and Country Summaries